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I think its going to come down to who is going and what time they are going to get there, and what time they are going to leave on Sunday. Another factor is going to be parking availability at or near any of those campsites.

Camp #19 is 7 miles from the trail head at #17 (about 2-2 1/2 hours hiking). Camp #16 is approximately 9 miles (about 3-3 1/2 hours).

Camp #16 shows to be just off the trail with no easy road acess.

I'm starting to think that this whole thing would be easier after deer season when we can camp any durn place we want.

I'm ok with postponing....I've got a lot of other trips planned and I'm worried that work may decide they don't "need" me if I keep taking off every friday! (plus the oldest boy is coming home from college for this weekend and I'm sure momma would like me to be there) I'll keep an eye on this thread and see where it goes though.

I've already got that weekend marked on my calendar as "woods". I am taking a group of college kids camping one weekend in October and possibly joining with several families on another October/November weekend. When those groups finalize plans and I know when they are I'll know if I can commit. In the meantime, I'll be watching this thread and hoping I can make it.

It turns out that my college group will be doing a trip the first weekend in November and the families with young kids are leaning towards early December so this date is looking better for me.

Originally Posted by Caveman

Dude...I'm totally down with a pre-fairfield Fairfield hang. I could actually be there about 6 or so.

Fairfield is a great place for a group hang or car camping and I may go that weekend just to do my annual recon / check-in with the park staff.

If you are looking for a backpacking experience, it does have a primitive area with about a two mile hike into the camping area.